Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice

by Michael J. Worth

Michael J. Worth’s student-friendly best-seller, Nonprofit Principles and Practice, provides a broad, insightful overview of key topics affecting governance and management of nonprofit organizations. Worth covers the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits, managing the nonprofit organization, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, nonprofit lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, social entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Written specifically for students, this applied text balances research, theory, and practitioner literature, and is packed with current cases, timely examples, and updated data.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business, Read For School, Management

536 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 2008

Reviews

[Regan Luke · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was fine. Glad this class is over!! #blessed

[Brandon Charlton II · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful book on nonprofit work. But for the amount of successful BIPOC Non-profits in the nation, this book is white washed! It also needs more practical things , show me literally what an evaluation plan is, don’t just talk about different theories.

[Nancy Mitchell]

Great textbook on the subject of Nonprofit management, as a current president of a nonprofit I will be keeping this book on my shelf for future reference.

[Yari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a course at Liberty University. Easy to read and a great introduction to nonprofit management.

[McKenna Bean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know that this is a textbook and its lame to track but i read this thing Front. To. Back. All 1,500 fucking pages of it. I have to count it. This was probably the best textbook that I have read, but I cant say I have ever actually read a textbook fully through before this. The materials were soooooo helpful but also digestible which is kinda rare in organizational theory. Good 4.5/5 rounded up

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative book. It covers a variety of topics related to nonprofit management. Purchased for class but will definitely be useful in practice.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

read this for class but i’ll be damned if i don’t track it on goodreads😃

[Rev. Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A text for a Spring Brite Divinity Course, "Leadership in Non-Profit Organizations" -- This was a most interesting text, for several reasons. First, with my many years in the corporate world, the terminology was quite familiar (unlike some of my Theology courses). Second, I now understand why, when I was serving an Internship recently and would ask questions, I kept being asked "You have never worked for a non-profit before have you?" So I am really looking forward to this class in the Spring. From the Publisher: Michael J. Worth's student-friendly best-seller, Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice, provides a broad, insightful overview of key topics affecting governance and management of nonprofit organizations. Worth covers the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits, managing the nonprofit organization, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, nonprofit lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, social entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Written specifically for students, this applied text balances research, theory, and practitioner literature, and is packed with current cases, timely examples, and updated data.

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are so few textbooks I would honestly recommend. This was the most clear and concise textbook I've ever read. I'm glad I have a copy of it and will keep it on my shelf for the duration of my career as a social worker doing work in the nonprofit community and will keep a look out for valuable updates. It has easily accessible references, and I will continue to use it as such.

Like any textbook it isn't exactly compelling reading, and runs dry. I appreciate that it is short and to the point. Probably one of the few assigned textbook readings I read without skimming, however, because the information is valuable.

[William M · Rating 1 out of 5]

For a textbook it is a TERRIBLE reference. The book reads more like a research paper than a text for use in a course of study. Hopefully, subsequent editions will correct the errors in formatting, readability, and grammar.

[Zak · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a textbook, this isn't bad. Fairly straight forward and answers pretty much any question one would have when looking at managing a nonprofit. Some business know-how mixed with ethics.

[Sandee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Informative and did the job it was supposed to but it wasn't as interesting as the professor's lectures...and I had a really great professor.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good book for an intro to nonprofit management course. Would use again for a lower level course.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book I highly recommend to anyone in the nonprofit or social services field. This is the first text book that I ever read cover to cover - and enjoyed doing so!